Biography
Italian born Michelangelo Russo arrived in Melbourne in 1993 after studying and exhibiting in Europe for many years. In Italy he trained as an assistant in the studio of a well-known local artist, Franco Iannelli, where he learnt to experiment with many different techniques. At the age of 18, he opted for a career in architecture in Pescara. During his architectural studies, he also studied graphic design, which took him to Rome in 1985. After a further four years, he left Italy to set up a studio in the heart of Berlin. During this period he explored a variety of subjects and techniques. His work is held in private and public collections in U.S.A, Cuba, Italy, U.K., Germany, China, Switzerland and Australia.
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Training + experience
2007
Teaching - art workshops - Montslavat, Victoria
1994
Painting in Melbourne
1990-93
Painting in Berlin
1985-89
Painting and studying Graphic Design - Italy
1980-85
Painting and studying Architecture - Italy
1973-80
Painting and employed as assistant in the studio of a local painter -Franco Iannelli - Italy
Selected exhibitions
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2007
Petals and Thorns ANITA TRAVERSO GALLERY, Melbourne
2005
ARTEFACT at Silvershot, Melbourne
2002
Goya Galleries, Melbourne
2001
Goya Galleries, Melbourne
Art House Gallery, Sydney
2000
Goya Galleries, Melbourne
1997
Gallery Eden, Melbourne Art House Gallery, Sydney
1996
Foy & Gibson Gallery, Melbourne
1993
Pillango Gallery, Berlin, Germany
1991
Askartaz at Babylonia, Berlin, Germany;
1988
Grigio Notte, Roma, Italy
1977
Galleria il Punto, Campobasso, Italy
Publications + interviews
2004
Il Globo, August 10, Melbourne
2002
Yarra Leader, October 28, Melbourne
2001
The Sunday Telegraph, April 1, Sydney
2000
The Age, emag, July 7, Melbourne
Herald Sun, May 29, Melbourne The Age, May 24, Melbourne Il Globo, May 24, Melbourne Herald Sun, May 23, Melbourne Belle, No 156 December January 2000 edn.
1999
Houses, issue 19
1997
Herald Sun, September 15, Melbourne
1995
Active Voice Magazine Vol 12 No. 2, December,
Australia - cover Herald Sun, April 17, Melbourne The Age, April 15, Australia ABC Radio National, Arts Today with Mary Lou Jelbart, Australia - interview SBS Radio Italia with Mariagrazia Gismondi, Melbourne - interview 3ZZZ Radio with Anna Epstein, Melbourne - interview
1992
Series of four postcards, Germany
1989
Series of 21 postcards, Italy
Collections
Private collections in Australia, China, Cuba, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, UK & USA
Price range
$800 - $15,000
ATG Exhibitions
(New series: Element)
Silence (3 - 27 November 2010)
Petals + Thorns (7 November - 1 December 2007)
Wax (22 November - 4 December 2005)